Remove .ODIN extension virus (How to decrypt .ODIN extension virus)

Unlock .ODIN extension virus

This blog is about .ODIN extension virus which is used by the update version of Locky Ransomware to encrypt the personal files of its victim users. It locks your personal files such as MS Office docs, videos, music etc. and changes its extension with .ODIN extension. When you try to access it, a ransom note appears on the screen where you will be asked to pay ransom money to get the decryption code or key. Actually, when .ODIN extension virus encrypts any file, it is only accessible again only if you have the original encryption key. This dodgy infection could be a nightmare for any innocent PC users. The ransom demand instruction note is placed in the PC in files namely “_HOWDO_text.html”, “_HOWDO_text.bmp” and “_[2_digit_number]_HOWDO_text.html”. The instruction basically commands to you to pay money around 0.5 Bitcoin which is around $250 dollar. The ransom amount may vary depending on how much time this malware has been in your PC. In order to create panic, it says that the ransom note is come from some Government Organization. It claims that user has violated some important law or is promoting child pornography. The ransom money is demanded as a fine.

Whether to pay for .ODIN extension virus or not?

According to cyber expert, cyber criminals are behind .ODIN extension virus and hence dealing or negotiating with them is never recommended. The ransom amount that you pay directly goes in their bank account. You will be actually financing them in their nasty activities. Even if you pay the ransom or fine, there is no guarantee that your files and data are safe. There is highly possibility that cyber criminals would have accessed it. In many cases, cyber criminals didn’t gave the decryption key even after the ransom money is paid. .ODIN extension virus is a trap where you could be cheated multiple times. You can never trust cyber-criminals to help you. For your safety, it is always recommended to look for other options such as recovering the encrypted files from back-up copy. In the meanwhile, scan your PC with a powerful anti-malware to remove the associated suspicious registries, files and browser settings

Even you will not doing any particular work on PC, the RAM as well as CPU resources usage got higher than expect.

Drives files were modified automatically or they were automatically moved to another drive volume.

Malicious files replicate with legitimate and automatically delete from PC.

As after starting the System the PC display got flips upside down or inverted.

Automatic printing of documents and changing of desktop wallpaper.

Not opening up task manager or taskbar disappearance.

PC will take long time of booting and sometime it will restart automatically.

Now, if you don’t want to face all these functions later inside the PC with .ODIN extension virus then you were highly suggested to delete .ODIN extension virus by installing expert’s anti-malware tool inside the PC.

So, what is anti-malware tool?

Anti-malware tool (SpyHunter 4) is a powerful real time protection programs for the Windows Operating System which has been created by Enigma Software Group. It is fully capable to protect the Computer against threat like .ODIN extension virus. However, you can also remove this threat by manual process but it is little bit complexly. Besides that, the manual process requires Computer skill. That means, you need to put some extra effort on your PC in order to remove .ODIN extension virus. As well as, you should have ability to revert back any wrong steps which you have taken in manual process. Otherwise the PC might be goes even worst conditions. On the other hand with the anti-malware tool you don’t requires any extra Computer skill or effort. The Spy Hunter has been designed between experts and novice Users level. Thus, you can easily operate without any worries of harm your Computer. Therefore, in my opinion I would like to prefer anti-malware tool in order to uninstall .ODIN extension virus from Computer.

Method to prevent .ODIN extension virus and other similar threats in future

After all, the single biggest factor in preventing a threat like .ODIN extension virus infection is lies upon you. Even you already install anti-malware and you scan your Computer timely, if you don’t be carefully towards your PC while using it. It is obviously to get infected by .ODIN extension virus again. Therefore, you just need vigilance to avoid being affected by threat in future and n some tips and suggestion mention here will hopefully prevent your Computer from infection in coming time.

Keep your anti-malware updated.

Use strong passwords for valuable information to prevent from hacking.

Disable auto-run functions for downloaded files and injected drives.

Block auto update from network inside System.

Leave it out unknown recipient email attachments.

Avoid connecting to open source network like Wi-Fi.

Use hardware based firewall in order to protect your System against infections.

Deploy DNS protection from automatically get modified.

Use ad blocker extension and software in order to surf without getting any additional commercial ads and junk notifications.

Do not use any untrusted or unofficial domain for surfing and downloading files inside browser.